Safety Advisor – Safety Programs

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

**Please note this is a leave replacement for a fixed-term duration of 12 months.

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for the development promotion and management of the campus-wide health and safety program with the aim to protect the health of UBC members and the community at large. This position provides guidance and leadership in the administration of UBC safety programming and facilitate compliance with all regulatory requirements and conformance with best practices as outlined in ISO45001:2018. The position will work with UBC sites and campuses to functionally align and implement safety management practices and systems.

Organizational Status

This position reports to the Manager Safety Program Management & Systems and works closely with the University Community on health & safety initiatives. This position leads and develops UBC safety programs through the implementation promotion and management of a comprehensive occupational health and safety management system.

The position provides guidance and leadership for the development and implementation of systematic approaches to portfolio wide occupational health and safety (OHS) programs including but not limited to: implementation and utilization of performance measurement activities the development of training programs policies and guidelines related to occupational health and safety emergency preparedness and response.

The incumbent acts as a resource for UBC departments and faculties regarding applicable OHS compliance obligations. This position works closely with personnel in UBC administrative offices as well as UBC faculties departments and ancillary operations. The incumbent will represent the University with external regulatory agencies including WorkSafeBC and colleagues in health & safety from other institutions.

Work Performed

• Develops manages and consults on campus-wide safety programming including but not limited to workplace hazard identification evaluation and control programs hazard-specific training programs Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Central Accident/Incident Reporting System (CAIRS) Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) confined space safety programs fall protection programs ergonomic safety driver training fire safety and violence in the workplace.

• Provides strategic leadership on the development and enhancement on the University OHS safety programs. Works the Manager Safety Program Management & Systems to plan direct and oversee the UBC safety management system ensuring alignment with UBC policies procedures and best practices and compliance with all applicable regulations.

• Hires trains evaluates develops and directly manages one Occupational Health and Safety Associate (M&P)

• Builds consensus and promotes practices and procedures to support research and operational goals and needs while assisting compliance with all applicable regulations and legislation including WorkSafeBC requirements and other applicable regulatory agencies.

• Acts as UBC liaison with external safety regulators and related agencies

• Promotes and fosters a campus wide safety culture

• Provides guidance support and advice to departmental directors managers supervisors and workers regarding best practices and procedures in regard to health and safety matters. Works with UBC leaders to increase health and safety awareness and integration into daily processes.

• Acts as a resource for the UBC Senior Leadership and provides strategic and operational oversight for UBC Facilities Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees and Local Safety Teams; attends meetings as required provides direction opinion analysis and research as required.

• Plans and oversees the UBC safety inspection system ensuring alignment with UBC policies procedures and best practices and compliance with all applicable regulations. Conducts hazard assessments and risk analyses as required.

• Develops and facilitates OHS training in conjunction with UBC SRS and other University departments or external service providers as required.

• Reports deficiencies recommends corrective actions and helps formulate action plans with unit managers.

• Develops safe work procedures and assists in the development of unit safety policies. Participates in incident/accident investigations when required.

• Participates in incident/accident investigations when required. Evaluates the quality of the accident investigations and assists management and safety committee members in the performance of the investigations.

• Conducts risk-based departmental/faculty OHS reviews

• Monitors and analyzes safety trends incidents and statistics for the portfolio.

• Maintains ongoing knowledge of changes to applicable OHS legislation and emerging issues/trends in OHS management systems concepts and analyses and communicates the impacts to affected groups.

• Responsible for ensuring campus-wide safety programming meets regulatory requirements and ISO45001:2018 standards

• Responsible for designing participating in and consulting on program-specific training risk assessment programs and special initiatives as needed

• Responsible for training selected SRS personnel in relevant aspects of safety programming

• In collaboration with other Safety Advisors responsible for new initiatives and processes as required to meet OH&S regulatory and ISO45001:2018 requirements

• Responsible for contributing to the production of reports for University Leadership as required.

• Performs other related duties as necessary in keeping with the requirements and qualifications of the job.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Under supervision of the Manager Safety Program Management & Systems this position is responsible for development implementation and management of the Universitys health & safety program. This position helps the University conform to Federal Provincial UBC and SRS standards policies and guidelines focusing on the requirements from WorkSafeBC Health Canada Transport Canada the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and industry best practices for health & safety. Inadequate safety and compliance measures could result in serious injury to faculty researchers staff students and visitors to the University or failure to comply with federal and provincial legislation in providing a safe working and learning environment. The failure to comply with federal provincial and municipal legislation could involve the legal accountability of officers and administrators of the University and damage to the reputation of the University.

Supervision Received

Works in wide latitude to achieve program level goals including establishment of program criteria and other guidelines. Work is subject to periodic review and consultation by Manager Safety Program Management & Systems to determine that the quality and quantity of work performed meets established program criteria and institutional standards. The position will keep the Manager Safety Program Management & Systems of ongoing activities and will consult with the Manager Safety Program Management & Systems on major problem areas or deviations from established program objectives.

Supervision Given

This position is responsible for direct supervision including hiring performance evaluation and discipline of student work/study positions (when staffed). As required this position will supervise and direct an SRS Associate and contract workers in tasks & projects within their programs. This position may provide functional supervision to faculty staff and students to ensure conformance to institutional & regulatory standards and provides technical direction training and advice.

Minimum Qualifications

- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.

- Minimum of 4 years of experience including at least 2 years in an area of relevant specialization or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

- Assertive self-starter able to work under limited supervision to develop program goals; able to work independently and within collaborative groups
- Senior-level report writing program planning and analytical skills
- Effective public speaking presentation and training skills
- Ability to work with diverse academic administrative and union groups with persistence and adaptability

- Able to wear personal protective equipment such as a hard hat or respirator

- Ability to apply standards policies and procedures to a wide variety of workplace situations
- Excellent computer skills essential (including Microsoft Office Suite databases and website software)
- Class 5 drivers license